Jamie Lynn Spears on Being a Teenage Mom

Jamie Lynn Spears on Being a Teenage Mom
Copyright 2008 / Ok Magazine
She's still months away from exiting childhood, but at 17, Jamie Lynn Spears is diving gamely into motherhood! In the new issue of OK! magazine, on stands this week, Britney's little sis' dishes about tending to those late-night wake-up calls and diaper duty, her bounce-back exercise habits, and whether there's a future in show-business for newborn Maddie Briann.

Jamie Lynn, who tells the mag her pregnancy and natural delivery went perfectly according to plan, admits that adjusting to life as a mom was anything but easy or certain.

"At first, I didn't know how I was going to know when to do what," she says. "But it just all falls into place. I love it. We get up in the morning, and she gets her little bath. Then I get my bath. We have a routine, and I love routines. I've worked one out with her, and we're happy going about our little life."

Speaking of routines, many star mom tackle vigorous fitness regimens to get back in shape after giving birth. Jamie Lynn tells OK!, however, that simply taking care of little Maddie Briann is exercise in and of itself!

"You wouldn't believe what a workout it is just to take care of a baby. You are non-stop doing something," she says. "I wouldn't say I'm as small as I used to be, but I'm just trying to eat healthy for her sake and my sake. I haven't done any working out. As soon as I can go swimming, I will."

Short on "me time" these days, she at least has the baby's father, fiancé Casey Aldridge, and her own mom, Lynne Spears, to share the workload with. Regardless, Jamie Lynn says motherhood is her No. 1 priority. She even envisions a day when she gets to dote on her daughter's playmates.

"I would love being the soccer mom," she tells OK!. "They don't have soccer down here, but I would love being the softball mom driving the kids around."

Finally, the teen actress shares her stance on introducing Maddie Briann to the family business -- show biz.

"If she wants to do that, I will support her 100 percent. I want her to do whatever she enjoys doing. Whatever she becomes passionate about in life, I'm going to support it 100 percent."

Published 7/9/08 by the Insider

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  • I would love to be a teen mom because then when you child is older you are still young and can so everything they do.Older moms can not run around with their children and go to the mall and hang out as a younger mother could do with her child. I...
    Anonymous 11/8/09 Reply
  • wow i still think that teens should save theirself for marriage
    Anonymous 11/2/09 Reply
  • Having sex is fine however, she should have stay in school a little longer perhaps she would have learned about using protection during intercourse he he
    Anonymous 10/28/09 Reply
  • It No The Bestt Feeling In The World When Your Giving Birth Thoo Is It ?x Ehh Ehhh ♥ And YoUR Still A Kid Yourself Darliing ?x ♥
    Anonymous 10/22/09 Reply
  • YES ATLEAST JAIMIES GOING TO BE A ADULT SOON YOUR 12 YOUR SUCH A WHORE AND A EWWW YOUR 12 WHOS BEING A MOM TO U THIS IS FOR THE MESSAGE BELOW ME vvvvvvvv YOUR STILL A BABY. U HO
    Anonymous 9/22/09 Reply
  • SO IM 12 AND I HAVE A BABBY IS THAT A PROB????
    Anonymous 9/3/09 Reply
    • EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
      Anonymous 9/22/09
  • YEA SHE WILL BE A GREAT MOM BUT NOT AT THIS AGE.
    Anonymous 6/22/09 Reply
  • OMG,THAT NOT GOOD FOR TEEN TO HANE A BABY AT THIS AGE THAT JUST SHOW HAVING A BABY AT THIS AGE IS A GOOD THING BUT IT'S NOT.YEA IT'S TELLING GIRLS IT'S OK TO GET KNOCKED UP BUIT THATS NOT OK IT'S REALY NOT OK FOR TEEN GIRLS TO GET KNOCKED UP....
    Anonymous 6/22/09 Reply
  • Ok im not a teen mom, but ive always thought about it. There are pros and cons about being a teen mom. Sure the Spears family has gone threw a lot, but if Jamie didnt think she could handle a baby then she wouldnt have gottne prego. There are a lot...
    Anonymous 6/6/09 Reply
  • I wouldn't call her a . She mad a bad choice and apparently she loves her baby and she can take care of her and thats all that matters. She didn't ruin Juno.
    Anonymous 5/4/09 Reply
  • thats sad... she had her whole life infront of her...
    Anonymous 3/29/09 Reply
  • she doest set a role modle for other teen parents she shouldnt have dropped out of school to get her GED. im a teen mom im graduating this year and im planning on going to collage. high school diploma benfits more than a GED. I HAVE IT HARDER THAN...
    Anonymous 3/26/09 Reply
  • it is not that hard but it is hard to be teen mom I suport her that is her decision and i know that she will do anything in her power for her child you go girl prowe that you are strong woman no mater what

    and for those that are envy of her and...
    Anonymous 2/10/09 Reply
  • I envy Jamie's courage. Having a baby at a young age is not a mistake, it's a miracle. I congradulate her so much! =]
    Anonymous 1/22/09 Reply
  • Although the baby is always a blessing, having a baby at such a young age is sad because you give up any years you have left in your own childhood. You're a child for only so many years and then you'll be an adult for the rest of your life with all...
    Anonymous 1/14/09 Reply
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